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Convert Millimeter To Centimeter

Conversion Results

Millimeter Centimeter
0.01 0.001
0.1 0.01
1 0.1
2 0.2
3 0.3
5 0.5
10 1
20 2
50 5
100 10
1000 100

How to Convert Millimeter to Centimeter

Step-by-Step Explanation

  1. Value to convert: 10 Millimeter
  2. Conversion Factor: 1 Millimeter = 0.1 Centimeter
  3. Calculate: 10 × 0.1 → 1 Centimeter

Unit Information

Millimeter (mm)

Definition

A millimeter (symbol: mm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as one thousandth of a meter (1/1,000 m).

Current Use

Millimeters are used for precise measurements in engineering, manufacturing, and science. They are commonly used to measure small objects, thickness, and precise dimensions.

Centimeter (cm)

Definition

A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), the current form of the metric system. It is defined as 1/100 meters.

Current Use

The centimeter, like the meter, is used in all sorts of applications worldwide (in countries that have undergone metrication) in instances where a smaller denomination of the meter is required. Height is commonly measured in centimeters outside of countries like the United States.

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